What are the possible reasons for rejection of Jesus at Nazareth?

Reasons why Jesus was rejected by the people of his home town of Nazareth

• He annoyed the people by telling them that their forefathers rejected God’s prophets.
• He failed to perform the kind of miracles that he had performed in Capernaum.
• He told the people that prophets are ignored in their own country.

Why did Jesus leave Nazareth and go to Capernaum?

When we consider the location of Jesus’ hometown, we generally think of Nazareth. However, the biblical record indicates that, after being driven out of Nazareth (Luke 4:29-31), Jesus relocated to the town of Capernaum (located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee) for the period of his earthly ministry.

Who were the first two disciples to be called?

The Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark report the call of the first disciples by the Sea of Galilee: As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.

What does the Bible say about rejecting God?

Those who reject or neglect Christ will be in Hell. People go to Hell because they do not repent; rejecting God’s perfect plan of salvation. “He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36).

Who did Jesus say would deny him?

Peter
All four Canonical Gospels state that during Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples, he predicted that Peter would deny knowledge of him, stating that Peter would disown him before the rooster crowed the next morning.

What is Capernaum called today?

Kefar Naḥum
Capernaum, Douai Capharnaum, modern Kefar Naḥum, ancient city on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel.

Did Jesus live in Capernaum?

All four gospels report that Jesus visited Capernaum in Galilee and often attended the synagogue there: Matthew 4:13 describes Jesus leaving Nazareth and settling in Capernaum. Mark 1:21–28 describes Jesus teaching and healing in the synagogue. Luke 4:16–37 describes Jesus teaching regularly in the synagogue, cf.